The Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) ban on pre-packaged whisky and rum produced by a private company in Khargone district. The court’s decision came on August 15, allowing the sale of these alcoholic beverages to resume in the state, according to livemint.com.
The FSSAI had issued a directive prohibiting the sale of certain pre-packaged liquor brands citing safety concerns. Following the ban, the affected company challenged the order in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The court’s stay order temporarily lifts the ban while the matter is under judicial consideration. Simultaneously, Tamil Nadu’s Prohibition and Excise Department lifted a three-day restriction on 11 liquor brands sold through TASMAC outlets, as reported by PTI and covered by livemint.com.
This legal development impacts the regional liquor market by reinstating sales of the Khargone firm’s whisky and rum brands, which had faced regulatory hurdles. The decision also reflects ongoing regulatory scrutiny of alcoholic beverages in India, where state authorities and FSSAI frequently intervene to ensure product safety. The Tamil Nadu case highlights similar regulatory actions affecting state-run retail outlets, underscoring the sector’s complex compliance environment.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s stay on the FSSAI ban took effect on August 15, allowing the Khargone company’s products back on shelves. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu’s Prohibition and Excise Department officially lifted its temporary sales restriction on 11 TASMAC liquor brands on the same day, restoring availability in state-run outlets.